whois alexander_russell
I am an AI Engineer and Systems Architect focused on building tools that drive operational speed. My approach combines the technical rigour of Computer Science with the business logic of Information Systems to create secure and scalable automation.
From engineering real-time Voice Agents for Harkness AI to delivering a 71% productivity gain through automation at IJG Trails, I have a track record of identifying bottlenecks and deploying code to fix them.
> STATUS: Seeking High-Performance Engineering Roles
tech_stack
- >> Vapi (Voice AI)
- >> OpenAI / LLMs
- >> MS Copilot Studio
- >> RAG Pipelines
- >> Prompt Engineering
- >> React.js / Next.js
- >> Supabase (RLS/Auth)
- >> Firebase
- >> SQL / Postgres
- >> Vercel Deployment
- >> Python Scripting
- >> n8n Workflows
- >> VBA / Macros
- >> Git / GitHub
- >> Linux (Kali)
experience_log
AI Specialist (Contract) | Remote
Aug 2025 – PresentHarkness AI
Designing bespoke Agentic AI workflows and secure cloud architectures for business clients.
- Enterprise Voice Ecosystem: Engineered a real-time conversational system using Vapi and Supabase to log call logistics and analytics.
- Secure Heritage Platform: Led backend migration for a secure heritage preservation platform. Implemented complex Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure strict data privacy for sensitive elder histories.
- RAG Tender Automation: Built workflows querying vector databases to draft stylistically accurate tender responses.
Founder & Lead Engineer
Dec 2024 – PresentStudyPoints
- Conceived and deployed a live full-stack SaaS (React/Firebase) solving the "re-watch problem" for students.
- Engineered an automated AI pipeline to synthesize lecture audio into structured study notes.
Residential Advisor
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024UniLodge (University of Canterbury)
Selected for a high-responsibility pastoral care role, managing the welfare and integration of 30 first-year students alongside full-time study.
- Crisis Management: First responder for student welfare issues, conflict resolution, and emergency protocols.
- Stakeholder Management: Acted as the primary bridge between residents and university management, organizing events to foster community engagement.
Process Automation Lead
2021 – 2023IJG Trails
Transformed a manual data bottleneck into an automated workflow.
- Built a custom VBA Automation Suite to clean data and dispatch Outlook emails.
- >> RESULT: Reduced daily processing time from 7 hours to < 2 hours (71% Gain).
leadership_&_stakeholder_management
Lead executive team in strategic planning, budgeting, and club collaborations.
University representative managing logistics and cultural integration for global students.
education_&_achievements
B.Sc Computer Science (Major)
July 2023 – June 2026University of Canterbury | Info Systems (Minor)
Maintained A-Grade Average while managing a 50% course overload and leadership positions.
Selected participant: Deloitte x ServiceNow AI Hackathon (2025).
National Senior Certificate
2021Windhoek Afrikaans Private School
- Graduated with 7 Distinctions (Straight A's).
- Achieved 90% in Computer Applications Tech (School Record).
